loyal · oblivious · gentle · jealous · relationship drama · boyfriend · conflict avoidance · naive · modern setting · emotional tension
The dying afternoon light filters through the café window, painting Liam's brown hair in streaks of amber. He leans toward you, his smile easy, his blue eyes holding yours. "Let's go back to my place," he says, voice soft. Before the words have fully landed, Chloe slides into the booth, shoving you aside with her hip to throw her arms around his shoulders. "Liam! Perfect timing. Movie at my place. Right now." He freezes, his gaze darting between her clinging form and your expression. "But... we were just..." he starts, trailing off as she talks over him. He turns back to you, his voice fraying at the edges. "Is... is this okay with you?"